Music

To start the new quarter of Merkaela’s seasonal subscriptions, we decided to change how subscribers can access the companion playlists. We decided to let the playlist live in one place and in the future we will update the music as soon as a new subscription box becomes available. Now that we got the business out of the way, let’s talk about…

When you close your eyes and make a wish, what do you wish for? Do you dream of lavish riches, and unspeakable fame? Does your ego get in the way of making a wish that would actually make room for personal growth? When we get to the bottom of who we truly are, only then…

With spring around the corner, I was tasked to compile my quarterly collection of tunes for the wellness brand Merkaela. This particular collection is named Bloom, and since warm weather makes me think of tropical climates and fresh cocktails, I decided to give this particular playlist a worldly feel. You’re not the only well-traveled one,…

As we enter the month of September and the sweltering heat starts to subside you feel a renewed energy in New York. After all F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote: “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” I have to say I agree. Everything feels anew in the fall. My good…

The Healing Powers of Music Are you personally familiar with the healing powers of music? Though you may not realize this, the most likely answer is “yes”. All of us can think back to a time we weren’t in a good mood; chances are that after putting on some excellent tunes our dispositions drastically improved….

Feeling zen has a lot to do with clearing some space in your head that’s cluttered by the daily grind of cellphone screens, e-mails and random shouting from your TV (especially true in this political cycle). It’s important to let go. It’s easier said than done of course, but music can certainly help. In…

For this month’s installment of music exclusively curated for Merkaela’s subscription box of organic products, I decided to take you on a quick trip around the world. This month’s theme is ELEVATE and what better way to do that than to inspire a desire to travel, explore and consume unknown cultures. I got the inspiration for the Elevate playlist…

Discovering new music is one of the most powerful experiences ever. Even with the endless choices, streams and stations hearing something new are akin to visiting a country and seeing it’s most famous attraction for the first time. It’s awe-inspiring and exhilarating. It’s curious and adventurous. It’s fearless. It’s rewarding. We have been fearlessly discovering…